Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection

This vast digital collection of military artwork from the 16th through 20th centuries, vividly documents all aspects of military and naval history, with emphasis on the history and illustration of world military and naval uniforms from the 17th century to the present. In addition to the material on military and naval dress, the collection contains thousands of battle and campaign scenes, portraits, caricatures, wartime posters, original photographs, material pertaining to military decorations and insignia, heraldic ornaments, armor, weaponry, equitation, flags, knightly orders, court and ceremonial dress, architecture, and the general history of costume.
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Items in this collection

Austrian infantry officer

2nd of set of 3 hand-colored engravings of uniforms, showing standing officer figure. 2nd of set of 3 hand-colored engravings of uniforms, showing standing officer figure. Oblong small folio, 3 prints [cf. AuU1813mf-2a, -c]; plate marks, margins intact; matted folio. Paris, Bihn, 1951. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian infantry attacking, c.1840

One of a collection of 4 original pencil drawings of military figures or groups. Soldiers charging behind mounted officer. One of a collection of 4 original pencil drawings of military figures or groups. Soldiers charging behind mounted officer. Oblong, matted folio; no margins; slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger. Providence, Dr. Heinrich Schwarz, 1953.

Austrian infantry assaulting a Russian town

Original ink drawing by Neumann; troops advancing across and down rise in ground toward town burning in background. Original ink drawing by Neumann; troops advancing across and down rise in ground toward town burning in background. Oblong medium folio; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian infantry and French hussars in combat, c. 1797

Original unsigned sketch in charcoal and colored chalk; Austrian infantrymen being attacked by French hussars. Original unsigned sketch in charcoal and colored chalk; Austrian infantrymen being attacked by French hussars. Oblong medium folio, matted; no margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1963. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian infantry

Austrian infantry

Brown University

1 of 40 original unsigned original watercolors of uniform figures, including Austrian, Hungarian, Russian, German, and one British, some drawn for 'Costumes Militaires', several by or after Finart; and 2 engraved plates; all mounted in album

Austrian Imperial Regalia

Hand colored engravings of orb, scepter, standards, arms, herald's staff, shield. Hand colored engravings of orb, scepter, standards, arms, herald's staff, shield. Oblong folio; plate marks, margins; clean. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1954.

Austrian hussars: 1760, 1790, 1840

13th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 3 standing figures of cavalrymen in white hussar jackets. 13th in collection of 98 original watercolor and gouache drawings of Austrian (including Hungarian, Grenz and allied peoples) uniforms; 3 standing figures of cavalrymen in white hussar jackets. Unbound; in red cloth slipcase, white leather label stamped gold; some foxed or slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Austrian hussars, circa 1800

One of a pair of colored aquatint engravings; uniform figures, outdoors, with horses. One of a pair of colored aquatint engravings; uniform figures, outdoors, with horses. Oblong, mounted on card; margins entirely trimmed away; soiled and stained. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Austrian hussars, c. 1859, in Italy

Original unsigned watercolor; 2 mounted hussars with sabers and carbines attacking 2 Italian infantrymen on open ridge. Original unsigned watercolor; 2 mounted hussars with sabers and carbines attacking 2 Italian infantrymen on open ridge. Upright folio; no margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Austrian hussars on campaign, c. 1850

Unsigned original watercolor (by Kossak); hussars with baggage wagon and leading pack-mare and foal, passing through farm village. Unsigned original watercolor (by Kossak); hussars with baggage wagon and leading pack-mare and foal, passing through farm village. Small oblong folio; no margins; slight foxing. Title supplied by cataloger. Cambridge, Mass., A. Mongan, 1962.

Austrian Hussars of the Hesse-Cassel regiment in bivouac, c. 1859

Original watercolor signed by Goebel; mounted and dismounted hussars relaxing and cooking at campfire, wagon and blacksmith in right background. Original watercolor signed by Goebel; mounted and dismounted hussars relaxing and cooking at campfire, wagon and blacksmith in right background. Large oblong folio, matted; no margins; corners damaged. Heidelberg, Helmut Tenner, 1956. title provided by cataloger

Austrian Hussars at camp canteen

1st of 2 original unsigned watercolors by Zauerveid (Sauerweid); hussars drinking, dancing, etc. at canteen at edge of camp, one mounted on rearing horse at left, gypsy musicians at right, men and women dancing in background 1st of 2 original unsigned watercolors by Zauerveid (Sauerweid); hussars drinking, dancing, etc. at canteen at edge of camp, one mounted on rearing horse at left, gypsy musicians at right, men and women dancing in background Small oblong folio, 2 pieces [cf. AuO1813mf-1b]; no margins; clean. N.Y., Walter Schatzki, 1957. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian hussars

Austrian hussars

Brown University

1st of collection of 4 original pencil drawings of uniform figures, unsigned (by Braun); standing figure preparing to mount horse, mounted figure drinking from cup, sketch of weapons and equipment. 1st of collection of 4 original pencil drawings of uniform figures, unsigned (by Braun); standing figure preparing to mount horse, mounted figure drinking from cup, sketch of weapons and equipment. Oblong and upright, matted; 4 pieces [cf. AuU1845sf-1, AuU1850sf-1b, AuU1870sf-1]; no margins. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian hussar, circa 1859

One of a collection of 4 original pencil drawings of uniform figures, unsigned (by Braun); full-length figure of hussars, sketches of sabretache, embroidered cord, etc. One of a collection of 4 original pencil drawings of uniform figures, unsigned (by Braun); full-length figure of hussars, sketches of sabretache, embroidered cord, etc. Oblong and upright, matted; no margins. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952.

Austrian hussar, c.1700-1705

Hand-colored engraving; standing uniform figure with drawn sword in foreground, hussars practicing swordmanship and mounted combat in landscape background. Hand-colored engraving; standing uniform figure with drawn sword in foreground, hussars practicing swordmanship and mounted combat in landscape background. Upright; margins severely trimmed; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Austrian hussar, c. 1868

Original thin oil or gouache painting on paper, signed by Richter; standing hussar figure seen in 3/4 hrear view, left arm raised. Original thin oil or gouache painting on paper, signed by Richter; standing hussar figure seen in 3/4 hrear view, left arm raised. Upright folio; margins intact; slightly yellowed. Vienna, Christian Nebehay, 1970. title provided by cataloger

Austrian hussar, c. 1860

Original unsigned watercolor (by Mayr); mounted uniform figure, 3/4 front view, leaning forward in saddle. Original unsigned watercolor (by Mayr); mounted uniform figure, 3/4 front view, leaning forward in saddle. Upright, matted; margins. Title supplied by cataloger. New York, Rockman Prints, 1954.

Austrian hussar, 1857

Austrian hussar, 1857

Brown University

Original unsigned pencil drawing (by Lang), dated 24-III-57 by artist; full-length figure in uniform, hand on hip. Original unsigned pencil drawing (by Lang), dated 24-III-57 by artist; full-length figure in uniform, hand on hip. Upright folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian Hussar, 1828

Austrian Hussar, 1828

Brown University

1st in set of 3 watercolors, one signed and dated by Lt. H.E., 1828, perhaps copied after Henry Heath; standing uniform figure of Austrian cavalryman. 1st in set of 3 watercolors, one signed and dated by Lt. H.E., 1828, perhaps copied after Henry Heath; standing uniform figure of Austrian cavalryman. Square, matted; margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian hussar running

Austrian hussar running

Brown University

2nd of pair of original pencil drawings on grey paper, heightened in white tempera; hussar running on foot, head study in upper left corner, artist's signature and working notes. 2nd of pair of original pencil drawings on grey paper, heightened in white tempera; hussar running on foot, head study in upper left corner, artist's signature and working notes. Small upright folio, 2 pieces [cf. AuU1866sf-1a], matted; no margins; clean. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1952. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian hussar regiment on the march, c.1800

Engraved imagerie plate, numbered 130 (published in St.-Anna Gasse, Heidelburg?), after Albrecht Jebald (?), with a small amount of hand-coloring; 3 rows of mounted figures and wagon. Engraved imagerie plate, numbered 130 (published in St.-Anna Gasse, Heidelburg?), after Albrecht Jebald (?), with a small amount of hand-coloring; 3 rows of mounted figures and wagon. Oblong folio; margins; worn, soiled. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian Hussar officer, c. 1813

Unsigned original ink and watercolor sketch; side view of mounted uniform figure (horse not shown), right arm extending sword. Unsigned original ink and watercolor sketch; side view of mounted uniform figure (horse not shown), right arm extending sword. Narrow upright medium folio; margins; creased. New York, Walter Schatzki, 1959. title provided by cataloger

Austrian hussar and French cuirassiers in combat at night

Original unsigned watercolor; hussar and cuirassiers in sword and pistol combat near tree, in moonlight, ruins of fortress or castle in right background. Original unsigned watercolor; hussar and cuirassiers in sword and pistol combat near tree, in moonlight, ruins of fortress or castle in right background. Oblong, matted; margins. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1953. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian Hussar

Austrian Hussar

Brown University

Copper-engraving; mounted figure with raised sword, facing right. Copper-engraving; mounted figure with raised sword, facing right. Small upright folio, matted folio; margins trimmed away; soiled, stained, worn, repaired. N.Y., Rockman Prints, 1949. title provided by cataloger

Austrian horse artillery group, c. 1815

Unsigned original wtercolor (by Klein); horse artillery team and crew stopped to rest in countryside. Unsigned original wtercolor (by Klein); horse artillery team and crew stopped to rest in countryside. Oblong, matted; no margins; clean. Title supplied by cataloger.

Austrian grenadiers, infantry and cavalry, ca. 1813

Unsigned engraved print (by Beyer); six uniform figures, 4 standing and 2 mounted, of grenadiers, infantrymen and cavalry, outdoors. Unsigned engraved print (by Beyer); six uniform figures, 4 standing and 2 mounted, of grenadiers, infantrymen and cavalry, outdoors. Square folio; margins; clean. title provided by cataloger

Austrian grenadiers parading, c. 1840

Original unsigned watercolor (by Sanquirico); grenadiers with sappers and drummers parading toward right, preceded by mounted officer and by color guard. Original unsigned watercolor (by Sanquirico); grenadiers with sappers and drummers parading toward right, preceded by mounted officer and by color guard. Oblong folio, matted; margins; slightly soiled and creased. ORd. Title supplied by cataloger

Austrian grenadiers and Grenztruppen in bivouac

One of a pair of etchings by J. M. Freÿ after Grossmann; troops outdoors in country around campfire and in shelter of bushes or shrubs. One of a pair of etchings by J. M. Freÿ after Grossmann; troops outdoors in country around campfire and in shelter of bushes or shrubs. Oblong, mounted on grey paper, one of two prints; margins. Title supplied by cataloger Hamburg, Schulz, 1952.

Austrian grenadiers and Grenztruppen in bivouac

One of a pair of etchings by J.M. Freÿ after Grossmann; troops outdoors in country in sitting by high bushes or shrubs near cross. One of a pair of etchings by J.M. Freÿ after Grossmann; troops outdoors in country in sitting by high bushes or shrubs near cross. Oblong, mounted on grey paper, one of two prints; margins. Title supplied by cataloger Hamburg, Schulz, 1952.

Austrian grenadiers and chasseurs, 1813

8th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Bramatti; large uniform group of 3 mounted and many standing Austrian cavalry and infantry, outdoors. 8th in collection of 22 colored engraved plates of uniform groups, from vol. I of 'Le costume ancien et moderne ou histoire du gouvernment', this one by Bramatti; large uniform group of 3 mounted and many standing Austrian cavalry and infantry, outdoors. Oblong folio, unbound; in maroon cloth portfolio, black leather label stamped gold "Ferrario - European Uniforms - c. 1820". New York, Weyhe, 1938.